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Murfreesboro & Smyrna Obituaries
Somvang Rajasombath
April 25, 2025
Mr. Somvang Rajasombath, age 55, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Bang Rajasombath and brother, Somphanh Rajasombath.
He is survived by his daughters, Senita Synarong and Rita Rajasombath; grandchildren, Stark, Damian, Luca-Finn, and Alexander Synarong; mother, Thongsa Siswath; brothers, Guy Rajasombath and Sauthchay Rajasombath; along with numerous nieces, nephews,...
Louise "Lulu" Roman
April 23, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Louise "Lulu" Roman, beloved country and gospel music artist, comedian, and cherished star of the iconic television show Hee Haw. Lou, aged 78, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of April 23, 2025. Her departure leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of her family, friends, and millions of fans worldwide,...
Johnnie Duff "Jack" Gambill, Jr.
April 23, 2025
Johnnie Duff "Jack" Gambill, Jr., age 91 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025. A native of Middle Tennessee, he was the son of the late Johnnie Gambill, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Young Gambill. Jack was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary Lynn Wilks Gambill, granddaughter Jessica Lee Gambill and his...
David Blackwell
April 22, 2025
David Blackwell, 74 of Murfreesboro went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. David is preceded in death by his parents Henry and Norma Blackwell of Johnson City, TN and is survived by his loving wife Marie of 53 years, brother Steven Blackwell of Alexandria, VA, daughters Jill (David) Johnson and Beth Hardiman,...
Vonda Kahler
April 22, 2025
Vonda Melissa Marler Kahler, 60, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. Â She was born in Elba, Alabama on September 21, 1964 to Waylon Wayne Marler and Judith Pearce Marler.
Vonda grew up in Elba where she was blessed with many friends and loved dancing, twirling,...
Kathryn Garrison
April 21, 2025
Kathryn Ann Polk Garrison, age 95, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. Kay was born in Prentiss, MS on December 30, 1929. She was preceded in death by both parents, Brooks and Irene Dale Polk; grandparents, R.E. and Lilly Moore Dale, and Bud and Molly Baker Polk; beloved husband, Dr. R. James Garrison, Sr; sisters, Jacqueline Polk and...
Fred N. Dansby
April 20, 2025
Retired Police Chief Fred N. Dansby, 93, of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully, April 20, 2025, at National Healthcare in Murfreesboro.
Born in Detroit, MI, Fred moved to Tennessee in 2003 after residing in Northville, MI.
Chief Dansby earned his Doctored of Education from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, at the age of 62. He...
Thomas David White, Sr.
April 20, 2025
Thomas David White, Sr., age 76, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Clarence and Bertie Hicks White. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ede White; sons, Keith White and Micah White; daughter, Victoria "Tori" Rogers; and sister, Carolyn Baggett.
He is survived by sons, David...
Angel Michelle Mullins-Kent
April 18, 2025
Angel Michelle Mullins Kent, age 53 of LaVergne, Tennessee passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. She was born on February 20, 1972, in Nashville, Tennessee.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Kent; her parents, Howard and Cherry Mullins; and her sisters, Wendy Mullins and Candy Wisdom.
Angel will be deeply missed by all...
Sarah Mccaslin
April 17, 2025
Sarah Lyon McCaslin, age 94, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 17, 2025. A lifelong resident of Murfreesboro, TN, Sarah devoted her life to her family, her faith, and the simple joys of home. She was one of the first members of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Murfreesboro.
Sarah was a devoted homemaker who lovingly raised not only her...
Elizabeth Wilson
April 16, 2025
Elizabeth Kennemer Wilson was born on October 3, 1945 to Andrew Timotheus Kennemer and Flora Robertson Kennemer in Athens, Alabama. Her father was a sharecropper. In addition, he held a variety of jobs to provide clothing, shelter, and food for his family of six girls. After his youngest child, Elizabeth, was born, Mr. Kennemer gave up trying to have...
Delorese Jeanette Short Johnson
April 16, 2025
Delorese Jeanette Short Johnson, age 92 of Smyrna, TN, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025. A native of Lawrenceburg, TN, she was born February 2, 1933, to the late Donald Warren and Gladys Irene Trapp Short. Mrs. Johnson was also preceded in death by her husband Lee Roy Johnson of 40 years, and her brother Don Short.
...Daniel Martin
April 15, 2025
Daniel D. Martin of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on April 15, 2025, with his beloved wife at his side. Born in Madison, WI, he was the son of MaDonna Gibbs and the late Darwin Martin.
Daniel was a devout Catholic, very firm in his faith and role as a follower of God. He was a brilliant computer...
James Edward Bogle
April 14, 2025
James Edward  Bogle, age 80 of Murfreesboro died Monday April 14, 2025. He was a native of Milton, TN and was preceded in death by his parents, George Bogle, and Addie Davenport Bogle; his wife, Mary Neely, two daughters, Susan Keener, and Michelle Williams; sisters, Mammie Campbell and Sara Pauline Bogle, brothers, Franklin Jewel Bogle, Thomas Carl Bogle, Benny...
Mor Lee
April 14, 2025
Mor Lee, known in Hmong as Mos Lauj Lis, passed away peacefully in Owasso, Oklahoma, on April 14, 2025, at the age of 102.
Born on March 17, 1923, in Laos, Mor lived through extraordinary times. During the war, she lost her beloved husband and became a widow at a young age. With unshakable determination and courage,...
Margaret Ann Bailey
April 13, 2025
Margaret Ann Bailey, age 82 of Smyrna died Sunday April 13, 2025. She was a native of Paradise Bottom, KY and was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan Popham, and Belva Crecelius; and seven brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Bailey was a member of Parkway Baptist Church and a retired 2nd Grade Teacher in New Jersey and...
Rebecca Ann Dubois Heath
April 12, 2025
Rebecca Ann Dubois Heath, age 88 of Murfreesboro went to be with Jesus Saturday April 12, 2025. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ruby Porterfield Dubois; a son, Robby Robinson, grandson Ryan Ferrell, and a brother, Eugene Dubois.
Mrs. Heath was a member of New Hope...
Michelle "Emberly" Mccoy
April 11, 2025
Michelle "Emberly" Leanna McCoy, age 35, formerly of Cookeville, TN passed away Friday, April 11, 2025. She was born in Rapid City, SD to Scot Nee and Earline Burnham. Michelle worked as a massage therapist in Cookeville. She had a bright personality. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Michelle is survived by her...
Margie Jean Parton
April 9, 2025
Margie Jean Parton, age 93 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Albert and Lydia Myrtle Preston Harrell. Mrs. Parton was also preceded in death by her husband, Sterling Parton, her son, Lynn Harris, brothers Ed, Leo, Forrest, Jesse, and Homer "Snook" Harrell; sisters,...
Bettye Jo Warren Lynch
April 8, 2025
Bettye Jo Warren Lynch of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, age 93, passed away on April 8, 2025.
She was born on August 9, 1931, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Robert H. Warren and Jessie Bush Warren.
Bettye was also preceded in death by Martha Jean Warren, sister; Robert Clayton Forsythe, husband; and Robert Warren Forsythe, son....
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